About Proactiv Refining Mask . [proactiv refining mask] [sulfer]
I ordered the Proactiv refining mask with sulfur, and I thought it was in the mail today . Ive seen since ive many of you excited about and I wanted to try (ive never used Proactiv products) . but I have a few questions you might . 0.
im wondering what is the best way to use this mask? . . how many days per week and how long do you hold on? works as a spot treatment too? . If you do not use it as a place for treatment as an initial pimple or something you want to do all night? I have a few pimples
also healing more like small scabs and im wondering if it would be ok for the mask to worry about those who are? . . Ive never used a product with sulfur in it so i really dont know what it will do this . But I understand that it is likely to dry out my skin or bit.
if you can answer these questions or just give your thoughts about the product that would be awsome! . im excited to try it out, but I just want to make sure im using is the best way . . THANKS!
Reply:Yup, when I got first order of my proactive, I loved the mask! It is really nice. Unfortunately, the rest of the products just didn't do much for me.
Reply:that sucks, sorry it dosnt work for you.. I actually dont use any other proactiv products and i never have before..i just heard about the mask and decided to try it out…its the only thing from proactiv i will use, im scared to try the other stuff because like you, many people say it agitated their skin more.
Reply:ive used proactiv now for about 2 months.
at first i felt a little tingle in my skin thought it was working. turns out that tingle was just a little jingle. i still have the same amount of acne i did if not MORE after i started to use proactiv. strangely enough i have lots of acne "patchs" on my right side of my cheek. after using proactiv it has spread to all over my face.
as for the refining mask
ive used it for spot treatment used it for 10-15 minutes 4-5 hours than eventually over night. nothing has worked for me so far. gotta keep searching im glad proactiv has this 60 day money back garentee but even though it didnt work i dont want to return it. too lazy -_-
Reply:hey just a little update
i still love this mask stuff..i rarely put it over my whole face, mostly i use it as a spot treatment for 30 min or overnight (if i use it on my whole face it gets too dry, but ocasionally i will) it has worked really good! (i always feel like once i start raving about something it will jinx it….but here it goes..)… ive been putting this mask over any zit i feel coming on as soon as i can, and leaving it on from anywhere to 30min here and there through out night (washing it off after the time then putting it on again) and when i go to bed ill put a fresh dab over the area and sleep, and there is always a good result by morning, there is usually no longer a bump from where its trying to form..its almost like the mask stops it in its tracks..its great..no complaints yet except it is drying if used as a full mask..i deffinately recommend this product…thanks everyone who brought it to my attention.
oh and how are you others who use it, do you still like it?
Reply:Yea but i would rather get some dry skin then have acne
Reply:good responses… this does make your face looked toned..perfect word to describe it…ive only used it twice already and can see a difference… i have no active pimples right now so i dont think i will leave it on overnight but if my face starts to act up i probaly will…well see.
nickC, do you think you get rashes because it dries you out too much?
Reply:guy Thanks for posting about leaving on over night. I was thinking about it but diddent know if its safe. SOmetimes ill get red rashes from the mask but its not that bad.
Reply:Yup, im one of the people that have decided to keep it on over night, ive done it three times now. I find that it really does help, and seems to be good for your skin in general, makes it seem really even toned and almost relaxed the next day when u wash it off. It can cause alot of dryness though, but just dont over do it , like with all acne products, and im fine. I am sure to always moisterize every morning though. But yeah of all the proactiv products, the mask is one of my favorites.
Reply:i used the mask lastnight and kept it on for about 25 min. i dont know if im just imagining it because of my high hopes but when i washed it off my face really did look less red and felt good…my face did get pretty dry, although i dont think that will be a big problem if i just use it at night and go to bed because i find that in the mornings my face is a bit oily(or sweaty??i dont know but its uh "dewy" in the mornings. ha) anyway so i think that will take care of the dryness…aaand i used it as a spot treatment overnight on a zit i felt coming on, it was just a little red and i could feel a little bump underneith..well this morning its gone..no bump or redness…so thats cooooL!..im going to use it again tonight…
have any of you kept the whole mask on all night??
Reply:.. did it dry your face out too much?
i dont have very oily skin, its mostly on the dry side…but i guess if i dont use it allll the time it will be ok…?
Reply:hey I use the mask like 5 times a week at night. FIrst you should wash your face with warm water and then dry with a towel. THe mask spreads easy with damp skin like a paste. Directions say to leave on for 15 minn but have read threads of people leaving it on even over night. I keep on for about 2-3 hours then wash it off. Yea you can use for spot treatments if you want. Sometimes ill put it on a pimple over night to dry it out. ALso i noticed if u can feel a pimple starting to form it will kill it over night. I thought the mask cured me at first. I broke a record of not getting a facial pimple in 21 days. THen i dont know what happend but i just started getting white heads again. Not bad but moderate like before. also if you get red rashes just put some olae vera on it
Reply:I am glad you got it. I like it a lot. First, you should use it the traditional way- wash your face with facewash in warm water and make sure it is all off, then dry face until DAMP and apply about nickel sized amount of the mask all over your face and under chin and jaw. Wait about 10-15 minutes and wash it ALL off. Also, you can use it as a spot treatment over night. Good luck and keep us updated! Thanks!
